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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 310.20 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 310.20 and 129.63 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 310.20 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/310.20 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 310.20 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 40,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211.23/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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